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Energy Grant Program

Energy Grant Program. Program Overview. ARRA Funds - $20 Million Solar Projects - 30% Energy Efficiency Upgrades - 70% “The projects shall meet the requirements set forth in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, including the Davis Bacon Act.”. Solar Projects.

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Energy Grant Program

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  1. Energy Grant Program

  2. Program Overview • ARRA Funds - $20 Million • Solar Projects - 30% • Energy Efficiency Upgrades - 70% “The projects shall meet the requirements set forth in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, including the Davis Bacon Act.”

  3. Solar Projects • Funds Available -$5.5 Million • Target - Small School districts • Selection based on square footage • Up to 30 KWdc • SFB will notify eligible school districts • 25 school districts notified so far

  4. Energy Efficiency Projects • Funds Available-$13 Million • SFB share-30% of the project cost up to $1 million per district • District Share-70% of the project cost • Any district funds available for capital expenditure • Performance Contracting

  5. Energy Efficiency Projects • Eligible Projects • Energy upgrade that results in energy savings (electricity and gas) • HVAC upgrade • Lighting upgrade • Controls • Solar Hot Water etc.

  6. Energy Efficiency Projects • Ineligible Projects • Water Conservation • Projects that are exclusively training and awareness in nature • Projects that result in operational savings only

  7. Energy Efficiency Projects • Application Process • Online Application • Deadline –Nov 6th • Award-January ’10 Board Meeting “All school districts interested in ARRA funds are asked to fill out online application regardless of funding source”

  8. Energy Efficiency Projects • Criteria for Selection • Life Cycle Payback • Energy Savings (measured by unit reduction) • Energy Savings (measured by dollar reduction) • Utility Budget Impact

  9. Application • On SFB Website • Probably need professional assistance to complete – should be free • Need energy use for last year

  10. Other SFB Issues • Reduction of Space • Building Renewal Grants • Emergency Grants 15-907

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